Daisy Miller
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Daisy Miller, a naive young American woman traveling in Europe with her family, finds it difficult to understand Europen society






Daisy Miller, a naive young American woman traveling in Europe with her family, finds it difficult to understand Europen society
A new edition of one of the most read English novels, which continues to enchant readers worldwide more than two centuries after its creation. "Pride and Prejudice," first published in 1813, transports us to the picturesque English countryside at the end of the 18th century, where the story of the Bennet family unfolds. Mrs. Bennet tirelessly seeks ideal suitors for her five daughters. The tale begins when the wealthy Mr. Bingley moves into the neighborhood, accompanied by his enigmatic friend, the reserved and unsympathetic Mr. Darcy. A peculiar relationship develops between him and the clever, free-spirited Elizabeth, the Bennet family's second daughter, which must overcome numerous misunderstandings, prejudices, and societal barriers before evolving into genuine understanding and love. "Pride and Prejudice" is not merely a love story but also a timeless exploration of human relationships. The author skillfully depicts the tension between reason and emotion, as well as the clash between individual freedom and social conventions, with intelligent humor, subtle wit, and unmatched irony.
Featuring selected stories from Lovecraft's renowned Cthulhu mythos, this elegant gift edition showcases his extraordinary imagination through classic tales like "The Call of Cthulhu" and "The Shunned House." Readers will encounter terrifying rituals, grotesque comedies, and chilling narratives that delve into themes of insanity. The book is beautifully designed with a silver embossed cover and stenciled page edges, making it a striking addition for fans of pioneering science fiction.
Klasický viktoriánsky horor, Podivný prípad doktora Jekylla a pána Hyda, je o dvoch protikladných podobách ľudského charakteru stelesnených dobrým doktorom Jekyllom a zlým pánom Hydom. Keď advokát Utterson začne riešiť závet svojho starého priateľa pána Jekylla, vynárajú sa pred ním znepokojivé otázky. Aký bol vzťah počestného doktora Jekylla a tajomného pána Hyda? Kto zabil sira Danversa Carewa? Aká pozoruhodná príhoda smrteľne otriasla doktorom Lanyonom?
Book Description: A Washington Irving classic published in Spain. Includes numerous color plates of the Alhambra.
Román poľského rodáka Josepha Conrada „Srdce temnoty“ vyšiel po anglicky knižne v roku 1902 a rýchlo sa stal jedným z najzásadnejších literárnych diel 20. storočia. Conradov text ako jeden z prvých kriticky nazerá na témy imperializmu, kolonializmu a rasizmu, zároveň je to hlboká psychologická a morálna sonda do temných hĺbok ľudskej duše, preto sa kniha dodnes teší záujmu čitateľov. Ide o jedno z diel, ktoré síce patrí do kánonu svetovej literatúry a k pokladom západnej kultúry, zároveň je však nadčasové a čitateľsky atraktívne.
Le capitaine Lemuel Gulliver est emmené par la mer vers des mondes fantastiques où il se retrouve tantôt géant parmi des nains, tantôt nain parmi des géants, et un être humain honteux de sa condition dans une terre peuplée de chevaux sages, plus humains que les hommes eux-mêmes, qui se méfient, à juste titre, de ces derniers. L'œuvre est considérée comme un classique de la littérature universelle et a inspiré de nombreuses adaptations. Le livre se présente comme le récit d'un voyageur, dont le titre est « Voyages à diverses nations éloignées du monde », attribué à Lemuel Gulliver, qui est « d'abord chirurgien, puis capitaine de divers navires ». Le texte est narré à la première personne par l'auteur présumé, et le nom « Gulliver » n'apparaît dans le livre que dans le titre. L'ouvrage est divisé en quatre parties, chacune représentant un voyage.